Sizing Question

[zaberman1]

I will be putting my order in this week for a bullet package but am curious about sizing. I don't fit perfectly into the stock categories and don't want to 'bite the bullet' and order a custom since I've heard these suits are VERY form fitting regardless. Here are the measurements according to how the website says to measure:

Height: 5ft 6in
Chest: 38 in
Waist: 38 in
Butt: 45 in
Crotch-Floor: 30.5 in

Would a SM/MED or LG/XLG be better? I would think a SM/MED because a LG/XL would be too long?

 

[carrielsal]

I am 5'8" and around 175#. I have a LG/XL. I would not have gone any smaller. The skin pulls it toether. You definately don't want to be on the large end of one of these suits.

 

[Dogfish Doug]

I will be putting my order in this week for a bullet package but am curious about sizing. I don't fit perfectly into the stock categories and don't want to 'bite the bullet' and order a custom since I've heard these suits are VERY form fitting regardless. Here are the measurements according to how the website says to measure:

Height: 5ft 6in
Chest: 38 in
Waist: 38 in
Butt: 45 in
Crotch-Floor: 30.5 in

Would a SM/MED or LG/XLG be better? I would think a SM/MED because a LG/XL would be too long?[/QUOTE

Hey Zaberman, thanks for your inquiry about the fusion fittings. To help serve you better can you please provide me with your weight to see what we can come up with to help you out.
Doug Maynard

 

[zaberman1]

Yeah, 170lbs, sorry I forgot about that one...

 

[Dogfish Doug]

Yeah, 170lbs, sorry I forgot about that one...

No problem, depending on the undergarments you are wearing underneath, I would proablly recommend a L/XL suit for your body configuration. The tech skin should incorporate the extra dry-core material. I would also recommend the new bullet skin as the new gatortech material has more strech, as well as removable elbow and knee pads for more movement if required. Your best bet would be to drop into your local dealer and try the different sizes on if you're still not sure as which way to progress.
Hope this helps.

Doug Maynard
Whites Manufacturing Ltd.

 

[Heavy water]

I'm a little smaller in the waist and butt area but the hight and weight are close i have the l/xl and it fits great, the length is fine:d:d

 

[Brian Sharpe]

Not to hijack but my MK1 & MK2 are XL - so would I be correct in thinking (here goes my ego) at 5'10" and 225 lbs I'd be looking at the 2XL Fusion to allow for undergarments (I'll be getting a MK3 soon for winter diving).

 

[mselenaous]

I'm 5'2" 160#. The XXS/XS Fusion was tight, so I'm happy with my SM/MD.

 

[zaberman1]

Thanks a lot guys...I'm pretty sure I will get the bullet L/XL package with MK2...

 

[carrielsal]

The MK 2 is really nice. You can unzip the sleeves and hood from the jacket and put it on over the one piece undergarment for additional warmth. For low 50 degree water I put on a pair of wool hunting socks over the neoprene socks to keep my feet warm.
I also recently bought the MK3 and it's one really warm undergarment. I have only worn it once, because I cannot reach my manifold valves when I wear it.
The only issue that I have with the undergarments is that there is not a woman's cut. Size L fits me, but they are snug in the hips and chest - not an issue for you . I'm probably going to have my MK3 altered.